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Richard Colvin 1740–1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1740

Birth Location: RI

Death Date: 1815

Death Location: Possibly Enroute From Manchest, VT To Coventry, RI

Father: Samuel Colvin

Mother: Phebe Briggs

Spouse(s): Rosannah Colvin

Children(s): Clarissa Colvin, Sarah Colvin, Clarissa Colvin, Susannah Colvin, Russell Colvin, Samuel Colvin, Peleg Calvin

In 1740, Richard Colvin entered the world in RI, born to Samuel Colvin And Phebe Briggs. Richard Colvin married Rosannah Russell Colvin, and had children including Clarissa Colvin, Peleg Calvin, Russell Colvin, Samuel Colvin, Sarah Colvin, Susannah Colvin. Richard Colvin passed away in 1815 in Possibly Enroute From Manchest, VT To Coventry, RI.

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Biography

  • In 1740, Richard Colvin entered the world in RI, born to Samuel Colvin And Phebe Briggs.
  • Richard Colvin married Rosannah Russell Colvin, and had children including Clarissa Colvin, Peleg Calvin, Russell Colvin, Samuel Colvin, Sarah Colvin, Susannah Colvin.
  • Richard Colvin passed away in 1815 in Possibly Enroute From Manchest, VT To Coventry, RI.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Colvin
1688–1759
Birth Location: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
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Phebe Briggs
1690–1754
Birth Location: Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rosannah Colvin
1745–1823
Birth Location: Coventry, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Children(s)

Clarissa Colvin
1784–
Birth Location: Manchester, Bennington, Vermont, USA
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Sarah Colvin
1779–
Birth Location: Manchester, Bennington, Vermont, USA
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Clarissa Colvin
1776–
Birth Location: Manchester, Bennington, Vermont, USA
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Susannah Colvin
1774–1861
Birth Location: Mancester, Bennington, Vermont, USA
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Russell Colvin
1773–
Birth Location: Manchester, Bennington, Vermont, USA
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Samuel Colvin
1772–
Birth Location: Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
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Peleg Calvin
1778–1852
Birth Location: Manchester, Bennington, Vermont, USA
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Richard Colvin's Ancestors

Self
Richard Colvin
1740–1815
Birth Place: RI
Parents
Samuel Colvin
1688–1759
Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Phebe Briggs
1690–1754
Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
John Colvin
1657–1729
Devon, England
Dorothy Allen
1659–1724
MA
Briggs
1669–1756
Dartmouth,,Massachusetts,USA
Wife Briggs
1671–1711
Dartmouth, , Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Colvin
1636–1657
Colvin
1638–
Matthew Allen
1629–1693
Sarah Kirby
1638–1688
Thomas Briggs
1664–1736
Martha Briggs
1650–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Allen
1568–1648
Katherine Starkes
1605–1656
Richard Kirby
1603–1688
Jane Kirby
1615–1650
Thomas Briggs
1633–1696
Anne Briggs
1637–1707

Richard Colvin's Descendants

1.
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Richard Colvin (1740–1815) m. Rosannah (Russell) Colvin (abt 1745–abt 1823)
  1. 1. Clarissa Colvin 1784–
  2. 2. Sarah Colvin 1779–
  3. 3. Clarissa Colvin 1776–
  4. 4. Susannah Colvin 1774–1861
  5. 5. Russell Colvin 1773–
  6. 6. Samuel Colvin 1772–
  7. 7. Peleg Calvin 1778–1852 m. Nancy (Dunn) Calvin 1780–1813
    1. 1. Sarah Colvin 1818–
    2. 2. Mary (Jane) Colvin 1814–1910
    3. 3. John Colvin 1813–
    4. 4. James (S) Colvin 1812–
    5. 5. Dennis Calvin 1808–1879
    6. 6. Hiram Colvin 1805–1869
    7. 7. David (Peleg) Calvin 1801–1851
    8. 8. Elijah Colvin 1803–1887 m. Paulina Calvin 1814–1875
      1. 1. Margaret (Ann) Calvin 1833–1905
      2. 2. Samuel (Sylvester) Calvin 1841–1933
      3. 3. Nancy Calvin 1838–
      4. 4. Henrietta Sapp 1845–1881 m. James (Madison) Sapp 1842–
        1. 1. Ephraim (T.) Sapp 1860–
        2. 2. Levi (P.) Sapp 1866–
        3. 3. Edwin (Jinkins) Sapp 1869–
      5. 5. Mary (Cline) Crane 1850–1923 m. George (Alexander) Crane 1845–1903
        1. 1. Frederick (Alfred) Crane 1885–1964
        2. 2. Josephine (Josie Crane) Turner 1876–1956
        3. 3. Elizabeth (J) Crane 1884–1884
        4. 4. Walter (Steward) Crane 1873–1938
        5. 5. Richard (Griggs) Crane 1882–1960
        6. 6. Eulis (Alva) Crane 1891–1915
        7. 7. Dewitt (A.) Crane 1888–
        8. 8. Laura (W) Crane 1893–1916
        9. 9. Luella Crane 1873–1955
        10. 10. Orra (Oscar) Crane 1874–1951
        11. 11. Pernie (Crane) Thornton 1896–
      6. 6. Matthew Calvin 1846–1878
      7. 7. Henrietta Sapp 1845–1881 m. James (Madison "Matt" Mathias) Sapp 1841–1917
        1. 1. Levi (P.) Sapp 1866–1938
        2. 2. Edwin (J.) Sapp 1869–1949 m. Myra (E) Sapp 1871–1946
        3. 3. Arthur ("Artie" Rothwell) Sapp 1881–1949
        4. 4. E. (T.) Sapp 1861–1935
      8. 8. Sarah (Jane) Calvin 1839–1866
      9. 9. Elizabeth (Betsy) Calvin 1836–1912
      10. 10. Margaret (Ann) Calvin 1833–1875
      11. 11. Nancy (Ellen) Calvin 1842–1931
      12. 12. James (David) Calvin 1854–1932 m. Fanny Calvin 1859–1930 m. Rachel Calvin 1849–1885
        1. 1. James Calvin 1883–
        2. 2. Monerna (E.) Calvin 1876–1946 m. W (W) Calvert 1875–1949 m. Russell (Carson) Jasper 1877–1953
        3. 3. Margaret (A) Calvin 1883–1884
        4. 4. William (Monroe) Calvin 1880–1951 m. Ida (F) Calvin 1872–1939
        5. 5. Minnie (F.) Choteau 1878–1900 m. Samuel (A.) Choteau 1869–
        6. 6. Gertha (B) Calvin 1879– m. Unknown 1874–
        7. 7. Sallie Calvin 1897–1953 m. G (B) Acton 1880–1959
        8. 8. Ida (Mae) Sapp 1890–1973 m. William (P.) Sapp 1880–1915 m. Charles (Henry) Melloway 1873–1963

Richard Colvin's Timeline

6 Records

1740
1740
Birth of Richard Colvin in RI
RI
1745
1745
Age 5
Birth of Richard Colvin in Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
1765
1765
Age 25
Richard Colvin was married
None
1790
1790
Age 50
Richard Colvin resided here in Manchester, Bennington, Vermont, USA
Manchester, Bennington, Vermont, USA
1800
1800
Age 60
Richard Colvin resided here in Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island
Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island
1815
1815
Age 75
Death of Richard Colvin in Possibly Enroute From Manchest, VT To Coventry, RI
Possibly Enroute From Manchest, VT To Coventry, RI

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1745
    Event Place: Coventry, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 82462
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1745; Birth city: Coventry; Birth state: RI.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: RI
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3650.011; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1765
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3650.011; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Manchester, Bennington, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Manchester, Bennington, Vermont; Roll: M637_12; Page: 18; Image: 0021.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 45; Page: 170; Image: 274.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: , , VT, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: , , Vermont, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Possibly Enroute From Manchest, VT To Coventry, RI
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 82462
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1745; Birth city: Coventry; Birth state: RI.
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